And this cold palace is indeed a cold palace. The lake is several degrees colder than it feels outside.
But fortunately, Qin Wenyuan's body has been blessed by the system and is much stronger than ordinary people.
So this kind of temperature is not unbearable for him.
He quickly dived to the bottom of the lake.
His eyes searched the lake.
The eyes suddenly became certain.
I saw him looking directly ahead.
And there, on the bottom of the lake, are some boxes.
These boxes were now nailed with nails and sank to the bottom of the lake.
And these boxes are also painted with black paint.
Making it look exactly like the color of the soil.
If Qin Wenyuan hadn't come to the bottom of the lake, he would never have been able to detect the difference between these boxes and the soil even if he was boating above the lake.
Moreover, this is a cold palace, and people who are imprisoned here cannot have any leisure time and go boating.
Therefore, this can also prevent people from coming to the middle of the lake and looking at the bottom of the lake with nothing to do.
In short, the bottom of the lake is simply the best place to hide money.
Qin Wenyuan came to these boxes and took a closer look at them.
There are more than thirty large boxes in total.
According to the number of copper coins, it is almost consistent.
It seems that here is all the military pay.
Qin Wenyuan shook the box vigorously with his hand.
I found that these boxes were extremely heavy and could not move at all.
He nodded slightly, then quickly swam towards the lake without any further delay.
Soon he came to the lake and quickly went ashore.
While the water damage was drying, Qin Wenyuan quickly thought about the situation of the case in his mind.
"The military pay was finally found!"
"It seems that everything is as I expected. The people behind the scenes know very well that the most dangerous place is the safest place, and also know that it is dark under the lamp."
"It turned out that the general's salary was hidden under Li Shimin's nose. I have to say that he is really brave!"
"Later, Li Shimin's control over the palace strengthened, and the people behind the scenes no longer dared to touch these salaries."
"After all, if you want to salvage these wages, there will definitely be a lot of noise. No matter how careful you are, you will never be able to hide it from Li Shimin."
"So, although they stole the money, they didn't dare to use it."
"It's really only for viewing, not for use. Thinking about it, I think they might also feel upset."
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Qin Wenyuan felt that the person behind the scenes had gone to great lengths and risk to steal the money, but there was no way to get it away. Instead, he had to guard against the danger of being discovered day and night.
This is really not a comfortable feeling.
"So, who did it?"
"Who hid the money here?"
Qin Wenyuan narrowed his eyes.
He thought for a moment, quickly put on his clothes, and then left Hanfang Hall without looking back.
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The next day.
The sky is bright.
Sishe yawned and walked out of the room.
He touched his stomach and walked to the stairs to have some breakfast.
And as soon as he came down to the lobby on the first floor, before he greeted the waiter, his eyes suddenly widened.
I saw him looking at a table below and the people sitting at the table.
Sishe couldn't help but raise his hand and rubbed his eyes.
Then, he walked over quickly.
I saw a lot of food already placed on this table.
A handsome man in green clothes was eating food slowly.
At this moment, seeing Si She coming with a surprised look on his face, he smiled and said, "Sit down and eat together."
Sishe looked at the man in green and couldn't help but said: "Master, you...why don't you change your face?"
Yes, the man in green in front of me is Qin Wenyuan.
At this moment, Qin Wenyuan has lost his disguise and returned to his original appearance.
Qin Wenyuan looked surprised at Sishe, smiled softly, and said: "Today is the last day His Majesty gives to Dali Temple, and it is also the final day for the trial of the case."
"And I will personally preside over this case."
"So, today I am returning to my own identity, so naturally I don't need to disguise myself anymore."
When Sishe heard this, his eyes immediately lit up.
He said: "Master, are you going to try it in person today?"
Qin Wenyuan nodded slightly.
"The case?"
Qin Wenyuan understood what Si She meant. He smiled and said: "All the evidence is very sufficient and it is enough to close the case."
Sishe couldn't help but wave her arms vigorously, expressing her inner surprise.
"Very good."
He said: "The goal of the young master's return has finally been achieved."
Qin Wenyuan smiled and nodded.
At this time, another figure appeared on the stairs.
Wang Xiaohua and Tianji also walked down one after another.
When they saw Qin Wenyuan restored to his original appearance, they were all slightly startled.
Then, the two people quickly walked over.
Wang Xiaohua blinked her eyes. She was so smart that she understood it in an instant.
She said: "Sir, are you going to reveal your identity?"
Qin Wenyuan smiled and nodded: "From now on, you will no longer hide your identity."
"I am returning to Dali Temple, and you can all live with your own identities."
When everyone heard this, they all became happy.
They are not happy that they have regained their status.
After all, Wang Xiaohua and Tianji have always been hiding in the past, so hiding their identities is completely routine for them.
They were just happy for Qin Wenyuan.
Because Qin Wenyuan is willing to restore his identity, it means that Qin Wenyuan must be convinced.
Otherwise, with Qin Wenyuan's temperament, Qin Wenyuan will never be exposed easily.
After several people sat down, Qin Wenyuan said: "Breakfast has been ordered for you, you can eat whatever you want."
"After eating, I will go to the Yamen of Dali Temple."
He looked at Si She and said: "Si She, you don't have to rush to the Yamen. You have been with me for several months. I think your family must be very worried about you, so you go home first and see your family.
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"Then you go back to Dali Temple."
Sishe thought for a moment and realized that he was not involved in this case, and indeed he could not help much. It would be the same without him or her.
After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said: "Okay, I will listen to the young master and go home to see my mother and children first."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Qin Wenyuan looked at Tianji again and said: "Before leaving, we were all opponents, but this trip to Nanzhao, we can be regarded as sharing the same hardships."
"So, I will return your freedom as agreed before departure."
"Tianji, I think we can be friends, what do you think?"
Tianji was startled for a moment.
She didn't seem to think that she would have a chance to regain her freedom.
She pursed her lips, then took a deep breath and said, "Of course, as long as you stop scheming against me like that, we still have a chance to become friends."
Qin Wenyuan laughed.
He smiled and said: "Having a bad friend, how can I call you a bad friend if I don't cheat you... But I cheat you just because I believe you can get out of trouble."
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Tianji thought for a while and then laughed: "I believe you for the time being."
Qin Wenyuan arranged for Tianji and Sishe, and looked like Wang Xiaohua again.
But before he could say anything, Wang Xiaohua said: "I will follow you, sir. You have also asked me to join Dali Temple. I have nowhere to go, so I will go to Dali Temple with you and get familiar with it first."
Get to know the place where I will live from now on."
Qin Wenyuan nodded slightly: "Okay, then you can stay with me."
He put down his chopsticks and said: "The trip to Nanzhao is officially over today. Next, we will start a new life in Chang'an."
After breakfast, they separated.
Si She went home to see her parents, wife and daughter.
Tianji also separated from Qin Wenyuan.
In Chang'an City, Tianji also has her own forces. Although most of her forces were eliminated by Qin Wenyuan, Tianji has been in business for many years and still has some trump cards.
Previously, the two were hostile.
But now, after knowing that Qin Wenyuan is the person protected by Lao Tianquan, and that Lao Tianquan is Tianji's benefactor, the relationship between the two has eased a lot.
Although they may not become close friends and brothers.
But they will never be enemies again.
Therefore, Qin Wenyuan let go of Tianji.
He and Wang Xiaohua went directly to the Yamen of Dali Temple.
On the way, Wang Xiaohua was a little excited.
She rubbed her hands subconsciously from time to time and said, "Mr. Qin, do you think I need to dress up before going to the Yamen?"
"Today is the first day that I have turned from being a thief to being an official. I think I should take a shower, change clothes, burn incense and pray."
Qin Wenyuan looked at Wang Xiaohua who was so excited and didn't know what to do, and couldn't help but smile and shook his head.
He smiled and said: "When I became the Young Minister of Dali Temple, I jumped directly from being a prisoner to an official of Dali Temple."
"But even so, I don't have to bathe, change clothes, or burn incense and pray like you."
Wang Xiaohua said quickly: "Master Qin is a born Qingtian master. How can he be the same as me?"
Qin Wenyuan smiled and said: "What's different? At least, you haven't been in jail in Dali Temple yet.
But before she could appreciate the senseless loss in her heart, she saw Qin Wenyuan stop.
"Here we are."
Wang Xiaohua was startled and quickly raised her head.
Then, she saw a majestic building in front of her.
Above this building, there is a huge plaque.
On the plaque, there are three big characters written in ancient seal script - Dali Temple! The three big characters Dali Temple caught Wang Xiaohua's eyes.
Looking at these three majestic characters, Wang Xiaohua felt a little dazed.
A few months ago, she had never thought that one day he would be able to enter the Yamen of Dali Temple openly, instead of being caught as a thief and thrown into the prison of Dali Temple.
Moreover, now she has not only come to the Dali Temple Yamen in an upright manner, but also wants to become a member of the Dali Temple!
This made her feel a little dizzy.
It's like it's a dream that I dare not wake up from.
This is really unreal.
But she cherishes it so much!
After all, no one wants to be a coward for the rest of their lives.
No one wants to never see the light of day.
And the person who could make her life undergo such earth-shaking changes and allow her to live an upright life was by his side.
She couldn't help but look at Qin Wenyuan beside her.
At this moment, she didn't know if it was an illusion.
She felt that Master Qin's temperament had undergone tremendous changes from the moment he arrived in front of the Yamen of Dali Temple.
Mr. Qin before was gentle, considerate, and trustworthy.
But now Mr. Qin is full of majesty, full of fierce opposition to all evil things, making people full of confidence and peace of mind.
Master Qin at this moment seemed to fit her image of the Minister of Dali Temple.
Qin Wenyuan did not go to see Wang Xiaohua. From the moment he came here, he became the master of Dali Temple again.
And, this time, he came back openly and honestly!
Qin Wenyuan walked forward directly and said: "Let's go!"
Wang Xiaohua saw this and quickly followed.
After walking not far, Wang Xiaohua saw two government officials approaching.
She subconsciously wanted to avoid it, but before she could take action, she realized that she was no longer a thief.
I am already a member of Dali Temple.
Thinking of this, she raised her head, held her chest high, and strode forward.
"Master Qin!"
At this time, she heard the surprised and unexpected voices of the two government officials.
She looked forward and saw the two government officials. They quickly bowed to Qin Wenyuan and said, "Master Qin, are you back?"
Qin Wenyuan nodded slightly and said with a smile: "I just came back not long ago."
"It would be great to have you back."
One person said: "When you are not in Dali Temple, we feel like we are missing a backbone. Now that you are back, we feel at ease immediately!"
"Who says it's not the case? Your Excellency is not here at Dali Temple, so we just feel as if something is missing. Now that Your Excellency is back, I feel as if my whole body is full of energy."
Qin Wenyuan smiled: "Thank you for your hard work during this period. In a few days, I will invite you all to have a nice meal. We will not come back until we are drunk."
"Hehe, I'm looking forward to it then."
Qin Wenyuan smiled and nodded.
"We won't disturb you adults."
The two men left quickly.
Wang Xiaohua said at this time: "Master Qin is very authoritative in Dali Temple. They all really respect and like you."
Qin Wenyuan smiled and said: "If you treat people sincerely, they will naturally treat you sincerely. I believe that after some time, you and them will get along with each other in the same way."
When Wang Xiaohua heard this, she became very excited.
Qin Wenyuan continued to walk forward.
Along the way, he met several waves of government officials.
And every time, the government officials greeted Qin Wenyuan very happily.
Qin Wenyuan also responded patiently and gently.
Wang Xiaohua watched this scene from behind, and she suddenly understood why Mr. Qin was so popular and liked Dali Temple so much.
She originally thought that Dali Temple was a cold, emotionless judicial institution.
And now, she understands that the coldness of Dali Temple is all external, because it wants to protect the majesty of the laws of the Tang Dynasty, but everyone in Dali Temple is hot-blooded, has a righteous heart, and is warm and hard-working.
people.
Soon, the two of them walked through the corridor and arrived at the office area.
Qin Wenyuan found Chu Suiliang with ease. Chu Suiliang was not surprised by Qin Wenyuan's arrival.
After all, today is the deadline given by Li Shimin, and he believes that Qin Wenyuan will definitely take action.